XG3D CT Scan Services

In the past, dental implant providers have had to contend with basic film x-rays, several tests, and analysis in order to determine if a patient was ready for dental implants. There are many factors that go into candidacy, such as jawbone volume, overall oral health, how many implants the patient needs and where they’ll be placed. However, at Dr. K. Ashraf’s office, we’re proud to host a revolutionary, new machine that makes analysis and diagnosis increasingly easier. Read along to learn more about this 3D CT Scanner.

What is the ORTHOPHOS XG 3D Scanner?

The XG 3D CT unit is a 360 degree scanner that can take many photos of a patient’s entire jaw in mere minutes. Compared to the past traditional x-rays and multiple exposures to radiation that a patient used to need, the XG 3D scanner provides a convenient, comprehensive, and most of all, safe way to take x-ray images. These images are high resolution, and offer 2D, 3D or panoramic views for each picture.

The XG 3D CT unit is a 360 degree scanner that can take many photos of a patient’s entire jaw in mere minutes. Compared to the past traditional x-rays and multiple exposures to radiation that a patient used to need, the XG 3D scanner provides a convenient, comprehensive, and most of all, safe way to take x-ray images. These images are high resolution, and offer 2D, 3D or panoramic views for each picture.

The unit itself is easy on the patient as well. Instead of sitting in a chair with a heavy vest, along with multiple placemarkers held in your mouth, the patient simply walks up to the machine and stands beneath the scanner. They place their mouth over the indicator and the scanner moves around their head.

Perfect for Patient and Provider

Whether a patient is seeking dental implants, or other treatments here in Waterloo, this unique device allows us to get a more in-depth look at their jaw. Dr. Ashraf and his team can get a more accurate picture of early warning signs for oral diseases, jawbone depletion, and other dental problems that aren’t visible to the naked eye.

For those seeking dental implants, it also paints a clearer picture for where the implants can best be placed without disturbing neighboring teeth, and what would look and feel most comfortable for the patient. The goal of dental implants is to be functional as well, and the XG 3D scanner gives Dr. K. Ashraf the ability to help distinguish what type of implants or which placement would be best for the patient.

Experience the XG 3D Scanner in Waterloo

3D scanning technology can make all the difference when it comes to safely placing or planning dental implants procedures. If you’re seeking dental implants in Waterloo, experience a more comprehensive way to diagnose and determine your candidacy, thanks to the ORTHOPHOS XG 3D Scanner.

During this difficult time, we are trying to do our part during the COVID-19 crisis. We are continuing to see patients with dentofacial emergencies. This means as one of the few practices remaining open during this pandemic, we are treating patients with emergencies from our fellow dental colleagues, in the Waterloo and Wellington regions (Waterloo-Kitchener-Cambridge and Guelph and surrounding townships)
We hope to assist and help as many people as we can. We also hope this will reduce the number of patients that are visiting hospitals that can be treated by us, thus freeing up time and room for the hospitals and slowing the spread of this virus.
Some additional steps our practice has taken to slow down the spread of the virus and "flatten the curve" are:
- Sanitation of common areas such as the front entry doors and the waiting room in between every patient
- Appointments are spread out so that the waiting area only has one patient at a time
- All front desk staff are wearing masks
- State of the art air purifiers (Surgically Clean Air Units x5 in total)
- Patients receive gloves upon entering the clinic
And of course we have all required PPE protocol set as a standard by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons and the Province of Ontario.
During this time we all need to help each other and do our part, only then can we pull through this quicker and return to a more happy, thankful and prosperous society.
Wishing you all the best of health,
From our family to yours.